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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
Immensely enjoyed the book. Just heard that the next part that is Cometh The Hour is hitting the bookshelves on 25th of Feb. Can't wait to read that one .
Also there is some good news from Jeffrey Archer that the final 7th part will be launched this year only. Wow
Also there is some good news from Jeffrey Archer that the final 7th part will be launched this year only. Wow
emotional
tense
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Fifth book in the Clifton series, a typical Archer tale, well written reminds of Follet's Century sometimes (which is not bad) with the sweetly naive class struggle and social climbing that Archer perceives from the top of Olympus: Archer's poor characters always prosper in the end and mingle with the filthy rich (but treat their servants well). Fun to read, you may even love some characters.
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Like all the books in this series, ends with a cliffhanger and more misfortunes befall the Clifton family.
Mightier than the Sword is the fifth novel in the acclaimed Clifton Chronicles series. It can be said it is impossible to review any book of the series individually, in complete disconnection with the other books. The series is one of its kind in all the books that Archer has written. Threading through various plots and sub-plots (in individual books), the story weaves the lives of many individuals – certain protagonists, certain antagonists together. In that manner it is very similar to any of the fantasy series which are so very common except the genre itself.
This particular book continues the stories of the Clifton and Barrington families – with new sub-plots thrown in to create an intriguing narrative. It picks up at the cliffhanger Archer left us at in the previous book of the series – the bombing of the MV Buckingham by the IRA. Harry Clifton’s stint in Russia in search of a banned and removed book about Stalin, Sebastian’s exploits as a member of Farthings, and now Barringtons, Virginia’s plot to bring the downfall of Bob Bingham all contribute to the story. Archer has been a wonderful storyteller as ever, the stories and characters mingle with not just each other, but the previous books as well, and to some extent pave way for the next ones.
My issue with Mightier than the Sword is a simple word – repetition. If you have been following the story since the first book (which you have to otherwise not much of it would make sense), even though the main story in itself expands as every new book is launched, the sub-plots have become boringly repetitive. It is the same old story with Virginia devising a new plan, with the help of a new antagonist introduced in every book, and adding to the ever increasing list of the enemies of the Cliftons and Barringtons, employing Fisher as her lackey to do the deed. It is the same old story with a new wise, experienced, honest businessman (who was going to do business with the bad guys) stepping in to use his clever tactics and saving the day.
Don’t get me wrong, I love Archer’s writing and would continue to read the series, but at the end of the day, the series now seems to be unnecessary stretched, probably to print more books, and publish more copies, I don’t know. Mostly the stories, specifically, the sub-plots have become boring to the extent that I can predict how they are going to end. Or I am just an amateur who does not know what Archer is up to and the whole thing will make sense when all the pieces of the puzzle are fit together. We will just have to wait to see which one it is.
For those who have been followers of Archer’s reading will not find it surprising that the book ends with another cliffhanger, one that might not be as exciting as the ones in the predecessors of this book, but important nonetheless. I know for a fact that irrespective of reviews or boring and repetitive sub-plots, fans of the author (such as myself) will continue to read the series. I simply hope its worth it in the end.
This particular book continues the stories of the Clifton and Barrington families – with new sub-plots thrown in to create an intriguing narrative. It picks up at the cliffhanger Archer left us at in the previous book of the series – the bombing of the MV Buckingham by the IRA. Harry Clifton’s stint in Russia in search of a banned and removed book about Stalin, Sebastian’s exploits as a member of Farthings, and now Barringtons, Virginia’s plot to bring the downfall of Bob Bingham all contribute to the story. Archer has been a wonderful storyteller as ever, the stories and characters mingle with not just each other, but the previous books as well, and to some extent pave way for the next ones.
My issue with Mightier than the Sword is a simple word – repetition. If you have been following the story since the first book (which you have to otherwise not much of it would make sense), even though the main story in itself expands as every new book is launched, the sub-plots have become boringly repetitive. It is the same old story with Virginia devising a new plan, with the help of a new antagonist introduced in every book, and adding to the ever increasing list of the enemies of the Cliftons and Barringtons, employing Fisher as her lackey to do the deed. It is the same old story with a new wise, experienced, honest businessman (who was going to do business with the bad guys) stepping in to use his clever tactics and saving the day.
Don’t get me wrong, I love Archer’s writing and would continue to read the series, but at the end of the day, the series now seems to be unnecessary stretched, probably to print more books, and publish more copies, I don’t know. Mostly the stories, specifically, the sub-plots have become boring to the extent that I can predict how they are going to end. Or I am just an amateur who does not know what Archer is up to and the whole thing will make sense when all the pieces of the puzzle are fit together. We will just have to wait to see which one it is.
For those who have been followers of Archer’s reading will not find it surprising that the book ends with another cliffhanger, one that might not be as exciting as the ones in the predecessors of this book, but important nonetheless. I know for a fact that irrespective of reviews or boring and repetitive sub-plots, fans of the author (such as myself) will continue to read the series. I simply hope its worth it in the end.